Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB) vs Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 2 vs Motorola Moto G4 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2016 10:38 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 12:07 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G4 Plus X Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Quad-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+32GB (28GB available)27% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)10% Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)11% Thinner
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Dual-sim (32GB + 4GB RAM)	Motorola Moto G4 XT1644, Moto G Plus 4th generation
Country or region available	feature not registered	USA, (Europe), India
Brand	Asus	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2015	5/17/2016
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 152.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6 in)	76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Atom Z3580	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 (USA)
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	USA version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 Bands (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) - USA: 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)	LTE Cat4 USA version: LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) India version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Gray, Red, White • Asus ZenUI • Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min • 5GB free ASUS WebStorage • OpenGL 3.0 • Asus BoostMaster 18W adapter included	• Colors: Black, White • Moto Maker, Moto Pure • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered